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Women's Refuge Whanganui chairwoman Paula Wade said she was humbled and proud that the organisation was chosen as the recipient.

"I am so grateful to Ritesh and his team for their hard work in pulling off this amazing result," Wade said.

"It's heartwarming to see how the sponsors, volunteers and businesses all came together to support our local women and children.

"As one in three women in New Zealand are affected by domestic violence, Women's Refuge Whanganui services are vital. These disturbing statistics involve members of our community, employees, customers, neighbours. We have a responsibility to assist. It is a community problem. We can no longer expect someone else to fix it."